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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.56 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.56 and 140.20 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.56 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.56 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.56 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 35,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549.11/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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