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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.40 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.40 and 182.48 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.40 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.40 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.40 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 50,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253.62/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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