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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 271.96 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 271.96 and 183.87 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 271.96 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/271.96 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 271.96 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 50,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004.83/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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