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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 253.50 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 253.50 and 134.74 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 253.50 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/253.50 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 253.50 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 34,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156.59/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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