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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.02 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.02 and 152.06 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.02 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.02 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.02 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 41,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,515.42/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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