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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 253.80 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 253.80 and 147.12 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 253.80 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/253.80 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 253.80 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 37,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339.06/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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