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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.88 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.88 and 130.76 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.88 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.88 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.88 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 35,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681.79/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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