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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 237.75 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 237.75 and 183.30 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 237.75 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/237.75 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 237.75 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 43,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,579.58/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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