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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.98 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.98 and 145.52 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.98 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.98 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.98 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 40,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160.61/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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