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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 274.88 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 274.88 and 135.84 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 274.88 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/274.88 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 274.88 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 37,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339.70/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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