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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.20 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.20 and 154.80 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.20 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.20 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.20 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 42,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600.57/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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