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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 272.66 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 272.66 and 138.22 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 272.66 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/272.66 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 272.66 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 37,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687.07/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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