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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.19 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.19 and 52.12 is: 78.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.19 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.19 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.19 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 14,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238.66/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.19

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