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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.70 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.70 and 134.73 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.70 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.70 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.70 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 34,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.83/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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