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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 252.46 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 252.46 and 150.23 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 252.46 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/252.46 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 252.46 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 37,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927.07/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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