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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.97 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.97 and 86.38 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.97 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.97 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.97 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 23,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663.73/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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