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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.91 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.91 and 124.80 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.91 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.91 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.91 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 34,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182.29/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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