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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 274.84 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 274.84 and 139.39 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 274.84 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/274.84 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 274.84 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 38,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,308.91/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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