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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 275.90 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 275.90 and 62.25 is: 93.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 275.90 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/275.90 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 275.90 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 17,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174.46/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.36

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