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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.15 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.15 and 137.97 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.15 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.15 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.15 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 37,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963.82/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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