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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 275.46 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 275.46 and 147.80 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 275.46 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/275.46 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 275.46 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 40,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.99/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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