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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 250.14 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 250.14 and 139.83 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 250.14 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/250.14 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 250.14 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 34,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,975.88/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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