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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 274.34 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 274.34 and 152.29 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 274.34 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/274.34 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 274.34 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 41,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779.24/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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