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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 274.76 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 274.76 and 129.20 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 274.76 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/274.76 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 274.76 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 35,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498.99/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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