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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 252 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 252 and 150.36 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 252 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/252 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 252 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 37,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.72/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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