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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 250.43 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 250.43 and 157.28 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 250.43 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/250.43 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 250.43 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 39,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385.59/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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