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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.20 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.20 and 134.37 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.20 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.20 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.20 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 34,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022.48/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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