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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 273.16 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 273.16 and 130.88 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 273.16 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/273.16 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 273.16 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 35,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,751.18/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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