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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 273.97 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 273.97 and 152.36 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 273.97 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/273.97 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 273.97 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 41,742.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742.07/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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