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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 274.59 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 274.59 and 74.82 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 274.59 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/274.59 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 274.59 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 20,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544.82/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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