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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.35 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.35 and 92.28 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.35 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.35 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.35 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 25,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409.30/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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