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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.78 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.78 and 134.82 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.78 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.78 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.78 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 34,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214.62/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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