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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.58 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.58 and 137.93 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.58 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.58 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.58 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 38,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.37/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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