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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 273.98 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 273.98 and 134.06 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 273.98 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/273.98 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 273.98 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 36,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,729.76/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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