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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 250.76 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 250.76 and 150.72 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 250.76 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/250.76 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 250.76 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 37,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794.55/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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