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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.86 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.86 and 128.52 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.86 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.86 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.86 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 35,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453.53/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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