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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 273.42 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 273.42 and 148.33 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 273.42 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/273.42 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 273.42 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 40,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556.39/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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