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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 274.68 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 274.68 and 86.90 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 274.68 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/274.68 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 274.68 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 23,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869.69/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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