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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 251.13 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 251.13 and 145.20 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 251.13 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/251.13 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 251.13 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 36,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.08/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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