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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 251.76 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 251.76 and 135.67 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 251.76 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/251.76 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 251.76 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 34,156.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156.28/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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