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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.49, 253.18 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.49, 253.18 and 134.28 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.49 : 253.18 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.49/253.18 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.49x = 253.18 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.49x = 33,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,997.01/183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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