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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 273.91 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 273.91 and 144.08 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 273.91 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/273.91 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 273.91 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 39,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.95/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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