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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 251.85 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 251.85 and 149.64 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 251.85 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/251.85 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 251.85 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 37,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686.83/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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