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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 274.41 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 274.41 and 122.33 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 274.41 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/274.41 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 274.41 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 33,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569.26/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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