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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 364.86 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 364.86 and 182.10 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 364.86 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/364.86 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 364.86 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 66,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.01/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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