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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 274.44 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 274.44 and 135.72 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 274.44 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/274.44 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 274.44 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 37,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247.00/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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