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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 251.24 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 251.24 and 145.26 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 251.24 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/251.24 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 251.24 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 36,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,494.40/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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