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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.22 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.22 and 122.86 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.22 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.22 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.22 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 33,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813.53/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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