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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 273.63 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 273.63 and 137.32 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 273.63 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/273.63 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 273.63 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 37,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.87/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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