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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 251.19 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 251.19 and 154.44 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 251.19 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/251.19 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 251.19 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 38,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793.78/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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