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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 274.71 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 274.71 and 96.62 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 274.71 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/274.71 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 274.71 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 26,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542.48/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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