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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.60 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.60 and 150.52 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.60 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.60 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.60 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 38,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,021.35/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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