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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.26 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.26 and 134.84 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.26 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.26 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.26 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 36,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,981.22/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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