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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 275.64 and 137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 275.64 and 137.29 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 275.64 = 137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/275.64 = 137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 275.64 × 137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 37,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841.22/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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