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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 272.43 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 272.43 and 141.48 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 272.43 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/272.43 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 272.43 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 38,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,543.40/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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