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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 250.15 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 250.15 and 150.25 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 250.15 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/250.15 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 250.15 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 37,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,584.36/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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