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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 275.81 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 275.81 and 153.27 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 275.81 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/275.81 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 275.81 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 42,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,273.40/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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