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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.51 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.51 and 141.85 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.51 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.51 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.51 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 38,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797.74/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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