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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.32 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.32 and 140.06 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.32 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.32 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.32 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 35,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,480.00/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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