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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 252.30 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 252.30 and 155.31 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 252.30 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/252.30 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 252.30 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 39,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184.08/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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