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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.36 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.36 and 128.24 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.36 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.36 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.36 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 35,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055.69/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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