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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 250.32 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 250.32 and 139.79 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 250.32 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/250.32 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 250.32 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 34,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,993.38/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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