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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.31 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.31 and 129.69 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.31 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.31 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.31 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 35,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.95/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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