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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 274.79 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 274.79 and 152.91 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 274.79 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/274.79 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 274.79 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 42,016.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016.00/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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