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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.10 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.10 and 151.02 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.10 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.10 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.10 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 37,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921.12/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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