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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.68 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.68 and 141.16 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.68 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.68 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.68 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 38,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491.51/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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