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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 273.14 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 273.14 and 128.23 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 273.14 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/273.14 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 273.14 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 35,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024.74/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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