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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.22 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.22 and 149.61 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.22 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.22 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.22 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 40,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,874.70/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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