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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.13 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.13 and 137.55 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.13 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.13 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.13 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 37,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.16/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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