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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 274.72 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 274.72 and 122.56 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 274.72 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/274.72 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 274.72 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 33,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.68/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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