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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 252.28 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 252.28 and 151.44 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 252.28 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/252.28 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 252.28 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 38,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205.28/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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