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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.11 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.11 and 137.40 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.11 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.11 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.11 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 37,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,662.71/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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