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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.96 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.96 and 129.76 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.96 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.96 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.96 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 35,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.57/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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