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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 274.46 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 274.46 and 124.88 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 274.46 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/274.46 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 274.46 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 34,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,274.56/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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