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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 276 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 276 and 181.95 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 276 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/276 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 276 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 50,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,218.20/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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