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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 272.94 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 272.94 and 145.61 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 272.94 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/272.94 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 272.94 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 39,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741.91/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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