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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.34 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.34 and 145.97 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.34 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.34 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.34 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 39,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,897.71/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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