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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.29 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.29 and 148.76 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.29 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.29 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.29 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 37,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679.42/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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