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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 273.36 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 273.36 and 141.68 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 273.36 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/273.36 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 273.36 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 38,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729.64/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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