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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 272.82 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 272.82 and 130.46 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 272.82 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/272.82 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 272.82 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 35,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.02/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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