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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.96 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.96 and 128.50 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.96 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.96 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.96 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 35,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.83/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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