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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 273.88 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 273.88 and 144.16 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 273.88 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/273.88 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 273.88 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 39,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482.54/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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