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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 274.05 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 274.05 and 137.38 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 274.05 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/274.05 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 274.05 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 37,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648.99/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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