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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 272.84 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 272.84 and 141.39 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 272.84 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/272.84 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 272.84 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 38,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576.14/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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