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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 274.86 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 274.86 and 128.87 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 274.86 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/274.86 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 274.86 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 35,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,419.83/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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