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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 273.86 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 273.86 and 144.06 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 273.86 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/273.86 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 273.86 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 39,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451.55/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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