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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 251.21 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 251.21 and 152.78 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 251.21 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/251.21 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 251.21 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 38,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,378.99/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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