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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 250.47 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 250.47 and 148.64 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 250.47 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/250.47 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 250.47 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 37,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229.86/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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