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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 272.89 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 272.89 and 151.52 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 272.89 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/272.89 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 272.89 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 41,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346.55/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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