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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 251.70 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 251.70 and 145.32 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 251.70 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/251.70 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 251.70 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 36,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575.79/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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