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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 275.44 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 275.44 and 115.19 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 275.44 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/275.44 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 275.44 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 31,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727.93/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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