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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.36 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.36 and 134.09 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.36 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.36 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.36 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 36,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654.25/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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