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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.88 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.88 and 144.44 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.88 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.88 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.88 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 36,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092.67/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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