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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 274.83 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 274.83 and 137.88 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 274.83 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/274.83 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 274.83 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 37,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.56/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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