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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 273.28 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 273.28 and 150.52 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 273.28 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/273.28 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 273.28 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 41,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134.11/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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