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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.44 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.44 and 138.89 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.44 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.44 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.44 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 37,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978.08/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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