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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.51 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.51 and 61.22 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.51 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.51 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.51 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 16,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807.02/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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