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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.60 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.60 and 128.28 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.60 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.60 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.60 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 35,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097.41/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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