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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.87 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.87 and 142.14 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.87 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.87 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.87 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 38,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927.88/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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