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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 272.94 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 272.94 and 141.53 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 272.94 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/272.94 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 272.94 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 38,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.83/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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