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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 250.44 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 250.44 and 144.69 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 250.44 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/250.44 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 250.44 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 36,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,236.16/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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