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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.49, 275.27 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.49, 275.27 and 61.75 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.49 : 275.27 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.49/275.27 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.49x = 275.27 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.49x = 16,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.24/183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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