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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 275.46 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 275.46 and 139.90 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 275.46 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/275.46 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 275.46 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 38,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,536.85/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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