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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.40 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.40 and 132.63 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.40 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.40 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.40 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 33,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343.18/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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