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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 251.14 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 251.14 and 149.75 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 251.14 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/251.14 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 251.14 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 37,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608.22/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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