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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.78 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.78 and 128.79 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.78 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.78 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.78 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 35,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,260.13/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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