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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 251.79 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 251.79 and 145.67 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 251.79 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/251.79 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 251.79 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 36,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,678.25/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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