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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 273.24 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 273.24 and 136.60 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 273.24 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/273.24 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 273.24 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 37,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.58/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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