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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 250.40 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 250.40 and 157.19 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 250.40 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/250.40 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 250.40 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 39,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,358.34/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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