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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275.13 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275.13 and 122.27 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275.13 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275.13 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275.13 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 33,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638.77/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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