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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 251.24 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 251.24 and 149.43 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 251.24 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/251.24 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 251.24 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 37,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542.79/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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