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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.24 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.24 and 142.79 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.24 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.24 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.24 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 35,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.53/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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