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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.78 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.78 and 61.40 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.78 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.78 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.78 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 16,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871.49/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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