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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.82, 341.72 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.82, 341.72 and 182.10 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.82 : 341.72 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.82/341.72 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.82x = 341.72 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.82x = 62,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227.21/227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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