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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.39 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.39 and 150.15 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.39 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.39 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.39 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 37,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896.36/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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