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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 274.37 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 274.37 and 145.22 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 274.37 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/274.37 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 274.37 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 39,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841.91/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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