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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 251.96 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 251.96 and 133.56 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 251.96 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/251.96 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 251.96 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 33,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651.78/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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