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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 273.30 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 273.30 and 137.12 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 273.30 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/273.30 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 273.30 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 37,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,474.90/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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