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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 275.63 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 275.63 and 145.49 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 275.63 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/275.63 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 275.63 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 40,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099.30/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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