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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 273.38 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 273.38 and 136.22 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 273.38 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/273.38 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 273.38 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 37,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237.78/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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