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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.89 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.89 and 46.97 is: 70.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.89 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.89 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.89 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 12,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.83/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.46

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