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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 273.36 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 273.36 and 141.48 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 273.36 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/273.36 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 273.36 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 38,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674.97/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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