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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 249.42 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 249.42 and 149.38 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 249.42 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/249.42 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 249.42 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 37,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,258.36/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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