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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.27 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.27 and 122.63 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.27 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.27 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.27 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 33,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754.37/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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