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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.28 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.28 and 153.26 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.28 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.28 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.28 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 42,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189.41/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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