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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 277 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 277 and 183.52 is: 277

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 277 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/277 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 277 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 50,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,835.04/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277

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