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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 251.28 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 251.28 and 142.73 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 251.28 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/251.28 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 251.28 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 35,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863.94/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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