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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 252.19 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 252.19 and 152.84 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 252.19 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/252.19 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 252.19 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 38,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.72/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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