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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 272.64 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 272.64 and 133.76 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 272.64 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/272.64 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 272.64 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 36,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468.33/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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