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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 272.52 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 272.52 and 133.44 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 272.52 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/272.52 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 272.52 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 36,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,365.07/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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