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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 275.94 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 275.94 and 183.60 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 275.94 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/275.94 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 275.94 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 50,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,662.58/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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