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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 251.49 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 251.49 and 151.13 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 251.49 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/251.49 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 251.49 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 38,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,007.68/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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