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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 253.74 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 253.74 and 140.26 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 253.74 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/253.74 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 253.74 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 35,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589.57/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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