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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 251.60 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 251.60 and 138.26 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 251.60 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/251.60 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 251.60 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 34,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,786.22/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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