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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 274.47 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 274.47 and 80.25 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 274.47 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/274.47 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 274.47 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 22,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026.22/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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