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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 273.97 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 273.97 and 95.93 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 273.97 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/273.97 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 273.97 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 26,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281.94/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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