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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 252.98 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 252.98 and 141.64 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 252.98 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/252.98 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 252.98 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 35,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832.09/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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