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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.45 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.45 and 144 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.45 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.45 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.45 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 36,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,352.80/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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