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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 273.78 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 273.78 and 137.12 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 273.78 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/273.78 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 273.78 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 37,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539.34/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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