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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 250.38 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 250.38 and 140.07 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 250.38 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/250.38 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 250.38 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 35,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070.73/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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