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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.11 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.11 and 127.31 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.11 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.11 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.11 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 34,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,767.63/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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