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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 276.06 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 276.06 and 138.90 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 276.06 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/276.06 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 276.06 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 38,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344.73/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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