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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 275.20 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 275.20 and 122.82 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 275.20 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/275.20 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 275.20 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 33,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798.72/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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