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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.56 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.56 and 139.92 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.56 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.56 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.56 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 35,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.12/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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