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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.28 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.28 and 86.63 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.28 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.28 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.28 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 23,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759.07/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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