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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 251.82 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 251.82 and 149.28 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 251.82 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/251.82 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 251.82 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 37,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,591.69/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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