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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 275.49 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 275.49 and 92.27 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 275.49 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/275.49 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 275.49 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 25,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418.08/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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