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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.76 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.76 and 148.77 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.76 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.76 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.76 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 37,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751.13/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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