Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 276 and 178.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183.82, 276 and 178.42 is: 267.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183.82 : 276 = 178.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183.82/276 = 178.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183.82x = 276 × 178.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183.82x = 49,243.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,243.92/183.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267.89
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