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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.68 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.68 and 152.86 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.68 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.68 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.68 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 42,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140.44/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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