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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 274.76 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 274.76 and 102.20 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 274.76 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/274.76 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 274.76 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 28,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080.47/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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