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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 249.30 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 249.30 and 151.26 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 249.30 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/249.30 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 249.30 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 37,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709.12/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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