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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.87 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.87 and 152.19 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.87 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.87 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.87 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 41,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680.28/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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