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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 250.42 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 250.42 and 148.46 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 250.42 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/250.42 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 250.42 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 37,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177.35/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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