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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.34 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.34 and 141.62 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.34 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.34 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.34 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 38,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710.41/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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