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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 274.34 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 274.34 and 137.25 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 274.34 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/274.34 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 274.34 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 37,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,651.79/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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