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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.80 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.80 and 62.22 is: 93.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.80 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.80 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.80 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 17,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160.28/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.27

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