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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 253.32 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 253.32 and 146.75 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 253.32 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/253.32 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 253.32 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 37,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.71/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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