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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.32 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.32 and 74.00 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.32 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.32 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.32 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 20,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.12/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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