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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 274.50 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 274.50 and 74.88 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 274.50 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/274.50 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 274.50 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 20,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.56/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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