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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 274.20 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 274.20 and 144.26 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 274.20 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/274.20 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 274.20 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 39,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.09/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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