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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 250.99 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 250.99 and 149.19 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 250.99 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/250.99 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 250.99 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 37,445.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445.20/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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