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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.59 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.59 and 140.22 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.59 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.59 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.59 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 35,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.39/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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