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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 251.19 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 251.19 and 154.47 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 251.19 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/251.19 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 251.19 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 38,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.32/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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