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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 274.53 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 274.53 and 96.31 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 274.53 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/274.53 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 274.53 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 26,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439.98/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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