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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.19 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.19 and 129.13 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.19 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.19 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.19 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 35,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404.82/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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