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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 275.76 and 53.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 275.76 and 53.83 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 275.76 = 53.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/275.76 = 53.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 275.76 × 53.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 14,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,844.16/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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