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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.24 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.24 and 133.44 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.24 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.24 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.24 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 36,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.15/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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