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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 275.67 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 275.67 and 55.50 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 275.67 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/275.67 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 275.67 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 15,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299.69/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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