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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 274.68 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 274.68 and 125.46 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 274.68 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/274.68 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 274.68 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 34,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461.35/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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