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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.77, 274.15 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.77, 274.15 and 128.90 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.77 : 274.15 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.77/274.15 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.77x = 274.15 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.77x = 35,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337.94/182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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