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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.47 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.47 and 142.40 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.47 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.47 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.47 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 35,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665.68/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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