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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.40 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.40 and 183.60 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.40 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.40 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.40 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 50,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,563.44/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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