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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 274.12 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 274.12 and 137.21 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 274.12 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/274.12 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 274.12 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 37,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611.66/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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