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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.44 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.44 and 139.89 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.44 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.44 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.44 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 35,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453.72/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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