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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.70 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.70 and 144.93 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.70 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.70 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.70 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 36,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,334.17/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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