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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 274.37 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 274.37 and 134.85 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 274.37 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/274.37 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 274.37 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 36,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.12/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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