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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 274.35 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 274.35 and 128.78 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 274.35 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/274.35 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 274.35 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 35,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,330.79/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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