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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.08 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.08 and 148.68 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.08 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.08 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.08 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 37,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.93/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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