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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.32 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.32 and 151.76 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.32 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.32 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.32 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 41,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.56/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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