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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.45 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.45 and 141.31 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.45 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.45 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.45 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 38,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,641.22/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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