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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 274.26 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 274.26 and 181.78 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 274.26 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/274.26 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 274.26 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 49,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854.98/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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