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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.73 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.73 and 119.04 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.73 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.73 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.73 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 32,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.90/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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