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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 273.80 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 273.80 and 128.54 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 273.80 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/273.80 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 273.80 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 35,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192.24/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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