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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 250.60 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 250.60 and 138.08 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 250.60 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/250.60 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 250.60 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 34,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602.85/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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