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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 274.20 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 274.20 and 128.64 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 274.20 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/274.20 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 274.20 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 35,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,273.09/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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