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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.47 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.47 and 128.77 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.47 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.47 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.47 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 35,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.50/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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