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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.80 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.80 and 128.40 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.80 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.80 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.80 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 35,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155.92/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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