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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.03 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.03 and 152.05 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.03 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.03 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.03 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 41,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.21/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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