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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 272.84 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 272.84 and 99.78 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 272.84 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/272.84 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 272.84 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 27,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223.98/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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