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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 251.10 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 251.10 and 145.17 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 251.10 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/251.10 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 251.10 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 36,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452.19/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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