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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 275.99 and 183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 275.99 and 183.43 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 275.99 = 183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/275.99 = 183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 275.99 × 183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 50,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,624.85/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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