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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.70 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.70 and 122.22 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.70 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.70 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.70 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 33,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696.05/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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