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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 250.34 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 250.34 and 148.70 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 250.34 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/250.34 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 250.34 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 37,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.56/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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