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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.30 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.30 and 127.38 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.30 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.30 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.30 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 34,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812.95/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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