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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.73, 253.19 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.73, 253.19 and 134.62 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.73 : 253.19 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.73/253.19 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.73x = 253.19 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.73x = 34,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083.17/183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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