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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 274.62 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 274.62 and 96.40 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 274.62 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/274.62 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 274.62 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 26,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,473.37/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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