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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 273.71 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 273.71 and 182.26 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 273.71 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/273.71 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 273.71 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 49,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,886.38/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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