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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.11 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.11 and 138.78 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.11 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.11 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.11 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 37,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901.51/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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