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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 249.99 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 249.99 and 144.46 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 249.99 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/249.99 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 249.99 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 36,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112.31/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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