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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 249.21 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 249.21 and 151.27 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 249.21 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/249.21 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 249.21 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 37,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.00/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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