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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 250.19 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 250.19 and 132.09 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 250.19 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/250.19 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 250.19 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 33,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047.60/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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