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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 250.10 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 250.10 and 150.04 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 250.10 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/250.10 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 250.10 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 37,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.00/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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