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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 253.38 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 253.38 and 139.88 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 253.38 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/253.38 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 253.38 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 35,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442.79/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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