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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 271.88 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 271.88 and 148.97 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 271.88 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/271.88 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 271.88 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 40,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502.46/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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