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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 274.05 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 274.05 and 137.28 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 274.05 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/274.05 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 274.05 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 37,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621.58/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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