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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 254.54 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 254.54 and 182.82 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 254.54 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/254.54 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 254.54 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 46,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534.09/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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