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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 251.84 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 251.84 and 145.76 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 251.84 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/251.84 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 251.84 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 36,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,708.20/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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