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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 276.35 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 276.35 and 183.20 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 276.35 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/276.35 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 276.35 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 50,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625.02/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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