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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.97 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.97 and 182.34 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.97 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.97 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.97 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 50,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138.49/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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