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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.31 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.31 and 126.26 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.31 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.31 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.31 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 34,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.64/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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