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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 276.03 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 276.03 and 147.44 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 276.03 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/276.03 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 276.03 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 40,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,696.48/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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