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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 251.14 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 251.14 and 182.18 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 251.14 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/251.14 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 251.14 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 45,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.69/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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