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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.49 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.49 and 145.35 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.49 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.49 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.49 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 36,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554.07/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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