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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 253.14 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 253.14 and 134.44 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 253.14 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/253.14 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 253.14 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 34,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032.14/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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