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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 250.39 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 250.39 and 149.01 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 250.39 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/250.39 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 250.39 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 37,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.61/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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