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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.97, 253.78 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.97, 253.78 and 140.23 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.97 : 253.78 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.97/253.78 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.97x = 253.78 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.97x = 35,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,587.57/183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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