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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 274.76 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 274.76 and 152.42 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 274.76 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/274.76 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 274.76 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 41,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,878.92/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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