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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 275.10 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 275.10 and 129.28 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 275.10 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/275.10 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 275.10 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 35,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.93/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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