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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 250.98 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 250.98 and 156.04 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 250.98 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/250.98 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 250.98 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 39,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.92/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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