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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 273.53 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 273.53 and 139.48 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 273.53 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/273.53 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 273.53 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 38,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.63/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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