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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.16 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.16 and 139.06 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.16 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.16 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.16 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 37,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985.63/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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