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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 274.19 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 274.19 and 128.39 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 274.19 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/274.19 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 274.19 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 35,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201.24/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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