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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 271.89 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 271.89 and 150.27 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 271.89 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/271.89 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 271.89 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 40,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856.91/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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