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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 252.30 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 252.30 and 133.86 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 252.30 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/252.30 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 252.30 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 33,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772.88/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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