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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 250.08 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 250.08 and 150.08 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 250.08 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/250.08 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 250.08 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 37,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,532.01/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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