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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 274.60 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 274.60 and 139.78 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 274.60 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/274.60 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 274.60 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 38,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383.59/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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