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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.52 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.52 and 139.31 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.52 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.52 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.52 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 38,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,104.07/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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