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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251.45 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251.45 and 147.20 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251.45 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251.45 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251.45 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 37,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012.00/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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