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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.34 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.34 and 135.46 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.34 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.34 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.34 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 37,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297.56/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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