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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 271.95 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 271.95 and 140.31 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 271.95 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/271.95 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 271.95 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 38,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157.30/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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