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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253.17 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253.17 and 136.62 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253.17 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253.17 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253.17 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 34,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,588.09/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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