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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 272.60 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 272.60 and 141.34 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 272.60 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/272.60 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 272.60 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 38,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529.28/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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