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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 274.80 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 274.80 and 137.53 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 274.80 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/274.80 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 274.80 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 37,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,791.87/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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