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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.44 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.44 and 149.03 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.44 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.44 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.44 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 41,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.82/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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