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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.90 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.90 and 140.86 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.90 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.90 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.90 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 38,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299.83/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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