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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.61 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.61 and 137.03 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.61 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.61 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.61 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 37,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,492.78/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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