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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 272.94 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 272.94 and 127.33 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 272.94 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/272.94 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 272.94 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 34,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753.45/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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