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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 250.64 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 250.64 and 138.32 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 250.64 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/250.64 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 250.64 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 34,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,668.52/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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