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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.41 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.41 and 96.27 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.41 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.41 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.41 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 26,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.45/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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