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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 252.27 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 252.27 and 151.88 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 252.27 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/252.27 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 252.27 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 38,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.51/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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