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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 271.92 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 271.92 and 140.74 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 271.92 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/271.92 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 271.92 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 38,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270.02/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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