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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 250.95 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 250.95 and 145.30 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 250.95 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/250.95 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 250.95 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 36,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463.04/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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