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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.27 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.27 and 130.91 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.27 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.27 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.27 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 35,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773.78/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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