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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 274.80 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 274.80 and 91.86 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 274.80 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/274.80 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 274.80 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 25,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243.13/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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