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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 274.59 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 274.59 and 137.60 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 274.59 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/274.59 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 274.59 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 37,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,783.24/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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