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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.29 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.29 and 134.37 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.29 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.29 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.29 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 34,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,035.08/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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