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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 273.06 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 273.06 and 147.93 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 273.06 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/273.06 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 273.06 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 40,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.77/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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