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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.98 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.98 and 72.94 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.98 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.98 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.98 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 19,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984.10/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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