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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 249.81 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 249.81 and 141.86 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 249.81 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/249.81 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 249.81 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 35,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438.05/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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