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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 273.51 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 273.51 and 147.95 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 273.51 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/273.51 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 273.51 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 40,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.44/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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