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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 250.26 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 250.26 and 132.26 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 250.26 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/250.26 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 250.26 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 33,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099.39/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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