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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 271.80 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 271.80 and 138.80 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 271.80 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/271.80 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 271.80 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 37,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725.84/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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