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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 250.86 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 250.86 and 149.22 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 250.86 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/250.86 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 250.86 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 37,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433.33/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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