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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 273.78 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 273.78 and 182.56 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 273.78 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/273.78 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 273.78 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 49,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981.28/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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