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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.58 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.58 and 137.80 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.58 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.58 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.58 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 37,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,974.92/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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