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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.59 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.59 and 148.94 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.59 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.59 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.59 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 37,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323.12/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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