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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 252.47 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 252.47 and 145.65 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 252.47 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/252.47 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 252.47 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 36,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771.33/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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