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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.58 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.58 and 138.39 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.58 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.58 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.58 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 37,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.35/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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