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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.41 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.41 and 125.25 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.41 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.41 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.41 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 34,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.85/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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