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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 273.27 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 273.27 and 66.71 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 273.27 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/273.27 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 273.27 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 18,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229.84/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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