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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 279.38 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 279.38 and 182.97 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 279.38 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/279.38 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 279.38 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 51,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117.24/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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