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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 253.77 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 253.77 and 140.31 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 253.77 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/253.77 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 253.77 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 35,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.47/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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