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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 277.42 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 277.42 and 182.43 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 277.42 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/277.42 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 277.42 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 50,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,609.73/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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