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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 252.30 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 252.30 and 144.04 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 252.30 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/252.30 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 252.30 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 36,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,341.29/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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