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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 253.50 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 253.50 and 147.14 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 253.50 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/253.50 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 253.50 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 37,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299.99/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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