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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 275.63 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 275.63 and 138.21 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 275.63 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/275.63 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 275.63 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 38,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094.82/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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