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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 273.87 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 273.87 and 128.76 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 273.87 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/273.87 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 273.87 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 35,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263.50/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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