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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.89 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.89 and 122.31 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.89 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.89 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.89 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 33,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619.81/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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