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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.98 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.98 and 151.12 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.98 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.98 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.98 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 41,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101.62/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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