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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 251.94 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 251.94 and 145.40 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 251.94 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/251.94 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 251.94 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 36,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632.08/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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