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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 274.40 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 274.40 and 67.40 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 274.40 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/274.40 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 274.40 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 18,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.85/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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