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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 273.62 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 273.62 and 182.72 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 273.62 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/273.62 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 273.62 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 49,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995.85/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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