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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 253.36 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 253.36 and 148.56 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 253.36 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/253.36 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 253.36 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 37,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,639.16/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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