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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.39 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.39 and 130.78 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.39 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.39 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.39 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 35,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.94/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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