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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 252.30 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 252.30 and 139.28 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 252.30 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/252.30 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 252.30 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 35,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.34/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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