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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275.00 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275.00 and 61.59 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275.00 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275.00 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275.00 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 16,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,938.46/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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