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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.22 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.22 and 138.95 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.22 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.22 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.22 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 37,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963.92/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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