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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 273.64 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 273.64 and 86.20 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 273.64 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/273.64 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 273.64 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 23,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.77/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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