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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 786 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 786 and 182 is: 273

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 786 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/786 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 786 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 143,052
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,052/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273

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