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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 253.43 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 253.43 and 134.66 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 253.43 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/253.43 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 253.43 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 34,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,127.35/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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