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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 252.50 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 252.50 and 139.44 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 252.50 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/252.50 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 252.50 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 35,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.60/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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