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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.23 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.23 and 143.65 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.23 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.23 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.23 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 39,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249.49/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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