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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 274.65 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 274.65 and 129.28 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 274.65 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/274.65 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 274.65 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 35,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.75/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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