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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 274.60 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 274.60 and 158.20 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 274.60 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/274.60 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 274.60 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 43,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441.72/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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