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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 273.93 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 273.93 and 146.62 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 273.93 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/273.93 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 273.93 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 40,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,163.62/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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