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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 274.11 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 274.11 and 133.54 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 274.11 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/274.11 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 274.11 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 36,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604.65/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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