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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 273.95 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 273.95 and 122.14 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 273.95 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/273.95 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 273.95 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 33,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,460.44/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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