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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 250.10 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 250.10 and 150.09 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 250.10 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/250.10 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 250.10 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 37,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537.23/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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