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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 250.15 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 250.15 and 144.27 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 250.15 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/250.15 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 250.15 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 36,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089.14/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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