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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.00, 272.83 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.00, 272.83 and 60.18 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.00 : 272.83 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.00/272.83 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.00x = 272.83 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.00x = 16,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417.74/182.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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