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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 274.10 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 274.10 and 137.42 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 274.10 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/274.10 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 274.10 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 37,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,666.82/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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