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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 261.83 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 261.83 and 183.48 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 261.83 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/261.83 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 261.83 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 48,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.65/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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