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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.77, 253.70 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.77, 253.70 and 144.36 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.77 : 253.70 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.77/253.70 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.77x = 253.70 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.77x = 36,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623.41/183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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