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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.00, 251.22 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.00, 251.22 and 147.24 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.00 : 251.22 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.00/251.22 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.00x = 251.22 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.00x = 36,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,989.63/182.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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