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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 271.64 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 271.64 and 138.31 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 271.64 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/271.64 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 271.64 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 37,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.20/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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