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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 278.28 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 278.28 and 182.10 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 278.28 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/278.28 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 278.28 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 50,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674.79/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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