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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 274.64 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 274.64 and 135.09 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 274.64 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/274.64 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 274.64 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 37,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100.44/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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