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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.07 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.07 and 148.08 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.07 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.07 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.07 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 40,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435.88/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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