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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.00, 250.94 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.00, 250.94 and 158.92 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.00 : 250.94 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.00/250.94 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.00x = 250.94 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.00x = 39,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879.15/182.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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