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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.62 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.62 and 129.46 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.62 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.62 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.62 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 35,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681.77/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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