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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.84 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.84 and 95.81 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.84 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.84 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.84 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 26,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237.06/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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