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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 273.90 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 273.90 and 128.78 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 273.90 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/273.90 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 273.90 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 35,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272.84/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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