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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.84 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.84 and 53.88 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.84 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.84 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.84 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 14,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862.71/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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