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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.35 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.35 and 137.80 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.35 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.35 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.35 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 37,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804.06/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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