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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 273.79 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 273.79 and 152.31 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 273.79 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/273.79 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 273.79 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 41,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700.19/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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