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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 250.52 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 250.52 and 152.14 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 250.52 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/250.52 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 250.52 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 38,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.11/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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