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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 273.52 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 273.52 and 137.38 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 273.52 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/273.52 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 273.52 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 37,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,576.18/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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