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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.28 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.28 and 92.27 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.28 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.28 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.28 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 25,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398.71/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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