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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 275.39 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 275.39 and 153.38 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 275.39 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/275.39 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 275.39 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 42,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237.17/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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