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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 273.03 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 273.03 and 141.40 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 273.03 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/273.03 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 273.03 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 38,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606.44/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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