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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 272.73 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 272.73 and 134.10 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 272.73 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/272.73 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 272.73 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 36,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573.09/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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