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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 250.98 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 250.98 and 149.16 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 250.98 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/250.98 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 250.98 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 37,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.18/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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