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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 274.44 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 274.44 and 137.20 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 274.44 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/274.44 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 274.44 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 37,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653.17/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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