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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 274.97 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 274.97 and 157.74 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 274.97 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/274.97 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 274.97 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 43,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,372.98/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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