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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 273.63 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 273.63 and 146.52 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 273.63 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/273.63 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 273.63 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 40,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,093.15/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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