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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.58 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.58 and 130.24 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.58 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.58 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.58 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 35,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631.06/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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