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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 273.17 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 273.17 and 148.20 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 273.17 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/273.17 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 273.17 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 40,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.14/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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