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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 275.85 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 275.85 and 62.15 is: 93.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 275.85 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/275.85 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 275.85 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 17,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144.77/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.23

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