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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 272.71 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 272.71 and 130.40 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 272.71 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/272.71 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 272.71 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 35,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560.05/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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