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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 272.87 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 272.87 and 147.78 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 272.87 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/272.87 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 272.87 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 40,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.73/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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