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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.37 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.37 and 61.25 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.37 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.37 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.37 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 16,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803.48/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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