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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 273.98 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 273.98 and 125.25 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 273.98 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/273.98 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 273.98 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 34,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315.28/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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