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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 272.67 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 272.67 and 140.97 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 272.67 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/272.67 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 272.67 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 38,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.78/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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