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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 249.91 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 249.91 and 149.90 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 249.91 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/249.91 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 249.91 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 37,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461.71/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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