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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 273.59 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 273.59 and 137.28 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 273.59 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/273.59 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 273.59 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 37,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557.75/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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