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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.93 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.93 and 101.41 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.93 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.93 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.93 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 27,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.24/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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