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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 272.78 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 272.78 and 136.87 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 272.78 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/272.78 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 272.78 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 37,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333.35/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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