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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.87 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.87 and 150.74 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.87 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.87 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.87 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 41,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283.16/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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