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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.76 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.76 and 145.74 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.76 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.76 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.76 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 36,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.50/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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