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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 275.20 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 275.20 and 154.60 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 275.20 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/275.20 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 275.20 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 42,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545.92/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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