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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 275.04 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 275.04 and 137.80 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 275.04 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/275.04 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 275.04 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 37,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,900.51/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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