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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 271.56 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 271.56 and 140.76 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 271.56 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/271.56 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 271.56 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 38,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,224.79/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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