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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 274.34 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 274.34 and 80.28 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 274.34 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/274.34 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 274.34 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 22,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.24/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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