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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 273.88 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 273.88 and 152.23 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 273.88 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/273.88 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 273.88 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 41,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692.26/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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