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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 273.99 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 273.99 and 133.94 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 273.99 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/273.99 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 273.99 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 36,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698.22/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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