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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 276.11 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 276.11 and 153.67 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 276.11 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/276.11 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 276.11 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 42,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,429.82/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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