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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.12 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.12 and 136.73 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.12 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.12 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.12 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 37,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342.33/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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