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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 274.65 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 274.65 and 74.86 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 274.65 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/274.65 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 274.65 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 20,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.30/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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