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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 249.42 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 249.42 and 147.78 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 249.42 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/249.42 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 249.42 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 36,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.29/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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