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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.96 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.96 and 129.14 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.96 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.96 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.96 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 35,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,508.33/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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