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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 276.38 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 276.38 and 115.50 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 276.38 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/276.38 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 276.38 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 31,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921.89/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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