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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 274.87 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 274.87 and 133.84 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 274.87 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/274.87 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 274.87 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 36,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788.60/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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