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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 251.64 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 251.64 and 149.76 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 251.64 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/251.64 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 251.64 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 37,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,685.61/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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