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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.62 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.62 and 128.40 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.62 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.62 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.62 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 35,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131.74/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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