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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.79 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.79 and 62.19 is: 93.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.79 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.79 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.79 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 17,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.38/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.30

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