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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 271.55 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 271.55 and 140.40 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 271.55 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/271.55 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 271.55 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 38,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125.62/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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