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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.56 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.56 and 146.04 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.56 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.56 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.56 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 39,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950.70/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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