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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 250.10 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 250.10 and 150.35 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 250.10 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/250.10 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 250.10 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 37,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600.53/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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