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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 274.30 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 274.30 and 122.02 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 274.30 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/274.30 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 274.30 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 33,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469.10/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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