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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.60 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.60 and 149.77 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.60 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.60 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.60 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 41,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,278.11/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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