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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 273.89 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 273.89 and 139.82 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 273.89 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/273.89 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 273.89 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 38,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293.23/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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