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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 273.83 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 273.83 and 144.23 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 273.83 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/273.83 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 273.83 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 39,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492.41/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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