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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.75 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.75 and 130.01 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.75 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.75 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.75 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 35,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,330.22/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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