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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 273.94 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 273.94 and 114.19 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 273.94 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/273.94 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 273.94 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 31,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.21/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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