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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 254.09 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 254.09 and 155.93 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 254.09 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/254.09 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 254.09 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 39,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,620.25/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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