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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.80 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.80 and 147.02 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.80 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.80 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.80 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 37,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312.41/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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