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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 275.53 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 275.53 and 149.72 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 275.53 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/275.53 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 275.53 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 41,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252.35/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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