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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 274.85 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 274.85 and 61.46 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 274.85 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/274.85 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 274.85 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 16,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891.86/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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