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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 274.49 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 274.49 and 129.20 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 274.49 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/274.49 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 274.49 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 35,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462.57/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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