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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.22 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.22 and 96.26 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.22 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.22 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.22 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 26,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.93/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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