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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.08 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.08 and 153.44 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.08 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.08 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.08 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 42,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208.28/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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