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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.33 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.33 and 139.50 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.33 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.33 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.33 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 38,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.54/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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