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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.58 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.58 and 134.21 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.58 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.58 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.58 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 36,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.34/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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