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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 250.24 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 250.24 and 139.73 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 250.24 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/250.24 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 250.24 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 34,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.78/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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