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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 337.83 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 337.83 and 182.50 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 337.83 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/337.83 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 337.83 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 61,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653.98/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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