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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 253.34 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 253.34 and 148.72 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 253.34 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/253.34 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 253.34 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 37,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676.46/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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