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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 274.75 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 274.75 and 144.70 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 274.75 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/274.75 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 274.75 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 39,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755.28/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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