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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.15 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.15 and 146.28 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.15 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.15 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.15 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 39,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956.38/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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