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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.78 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.78 and 136.65 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.78 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.78 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.78 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 37,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413.06/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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