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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 251.30 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 251.30 and 145.23 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 251.30 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/251.30 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 251.30 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 36,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,495.72/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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