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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.53 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.53 and 140.13 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.53 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.53 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.53 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 35,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.16/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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