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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.80 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.80 and 54.25 is: 81.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.80 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.80 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.80 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 14,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.65/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.39

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