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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.34 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.34 and 138.48 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.34 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.34 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.34 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 34,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805.56/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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