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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 274.38 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 274.38 and 122.02 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 274.38 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/274.38 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 274.38 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 33,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.85/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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