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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 278.10 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 278.10 and 182.44 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 278.10 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/278.10 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 278.10 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 50,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,736.56/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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