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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 250.20 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 250.20 and 139.70 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 250.20 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/250.20 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 250.20 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 34,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950.99/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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