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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 251.85 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 251.85 and 145.92 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 251.85 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/251.85 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 251.85 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 36,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.95/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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