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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 274.19 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 274.19 and 74.63 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 274.19 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/274.19 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 274.19 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 20,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.06/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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