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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.38 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.38 and 132.84 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.38 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.38 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.38 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 36,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315.14/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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