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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.84 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.84 and 55.62 is: 83.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.84 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.84 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.84 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 15,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342.22/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.44

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