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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 253.78 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 253.78 and 144.60 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 253.78 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/253.78 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 253.78 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 36,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696.59/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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