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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 273.80 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 273.80 and 136.92 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 273.80 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/273.80 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 273.80 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 37,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,488.70/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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