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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 272.83 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 272.83 and 150.27 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 272.83 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/272.83 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 272.83 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 40,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998.16/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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