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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.00, 272.75 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.00, 272.75 and 127.78 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.00 : 272.75 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.00/272.75 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.00x = 272.75 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.00x = 34,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852.93/182.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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