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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 254.13 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 254.13 and 140.16 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 254.13 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/254.13 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 254.13 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 35,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618.86/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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