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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.97, 275.53 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.97, 275.53 and 92.38 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.97 : 275.53 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.97/275.53 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.97x = 275.53 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.97x = 25,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.46/183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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