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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 272.77 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 272.77 and 147.62 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 272.77 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/272.77 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 272.77 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 40,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266.62/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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