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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 251.80 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 251.80 and 133.28 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 251.80 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/251.80 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 251.80 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 33,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558.65/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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