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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 275.25 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 275.25 and 92.26 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 275.25 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/275.25 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 275.25 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 25,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,396.09/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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