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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 273.72 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 273.72 and 128.55 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 273.72 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/273.72 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 273.72 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 35,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186.71/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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