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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 251.55 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 251.55 and 133.20 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 251.55 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/251.55 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 251.55 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 33,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,506.46/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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