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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 274.41 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 274.41 and 152.28 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 274.41 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/274.41 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 274.41 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 41,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787.15/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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