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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 275.06 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 275.06 and 61.63 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 275.06 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/275.06 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 275.06 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 16,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.41/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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