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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 253.86 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 253.86 and 145.16 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 253.86 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/253.86 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 253.86 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 36,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.32/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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