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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 273.90 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 273.90 and 142 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 273.90 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/273.90 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 273.90 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 38,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893.80/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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