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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 251.91 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 251.91 and 133.38 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 251.91 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/251.91 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 251.91 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 33,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,599.76/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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