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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 273.38 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 273.38 and 138.33 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 273.38 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/273.38 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 273.38 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 37,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,815.96/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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