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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 276.71 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 276.71 and 182.16 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 276.71 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/276.71 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 276.71 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 50,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,404.58/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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