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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.19, 274.82 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.19, 274.82 and 59.80 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.19 : 274.82 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.19/274.82 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.19x = 274.82 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.19x = 16,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.24/183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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