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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 275.99 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 275.99 and 62.26 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 275.99 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/275.99 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 275.99 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 17,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183.14/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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