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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 273.86 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 273.86 and 133.17 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 273.86 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/273.86 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 273.86 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 36,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,470.27/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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