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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 273.80 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 273.80 and 139.34 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 273.80 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/273.80 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 273.80 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 38,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.29/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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