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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 250.20 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 250.20 and 141.85 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 250.20 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/250.20 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 250.20 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 35,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491.49/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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