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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 274.92 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 274.92 and 129.34 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 274.92 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/274.92 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 274.92 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 35,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.15/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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