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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 252.67 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 252.67 and 139.69 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 252.67 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/252.67 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 252.67 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 35,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293.51/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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