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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 252.75 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 252.75 and 139.74 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 252.75 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/252.75 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 252.75 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 35,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,319.29/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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