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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 250.66 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 250.66 and 152.20 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 250.66 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/250.66 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 250.66 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 38,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150.45/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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