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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.93 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.93 and 97.29 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.93 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.93 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.93 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 26,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844.74/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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