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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.91, 275.86 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.91, 275.86 and 62.18 is: 93.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.91 : 275.86 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.91/275.86 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.91x = 275.86 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.91x = 17,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.75/183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.26

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