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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 275.40 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 275.40 and 92.27 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 275.40 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/275.40 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 275.40 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 25,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,411.16/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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