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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.51 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.51 and 128.48 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.51 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.51 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.51 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 35,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139.20/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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