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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 274.12 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 274.12 and 128.46 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 274.12 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/274.12 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 274.12 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 35,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213.46/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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