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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 275.22 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 275.22 and 129.29 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 275.22 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/275.22 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 275.22 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 35,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,583.19/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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