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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.38 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.38 and 147.22 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.38 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.38 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.38 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 37,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,302.60/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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