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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 275.22 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 275.22 and 155.00 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 275.22 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/275.22 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 275.22 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 42,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657.72/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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