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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 273.18 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 273.18 and 133.40 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 273.18 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/273.18 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 273.18 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 36,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442.21/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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