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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 251.91 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 251.91 and 133.20 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 251.91 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/251.91 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 251.91 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 33,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554.41/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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