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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 274.80 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 274.80 and 125.58 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 274.80 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/274.80 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 274.80 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 34,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,509.38/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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