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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 250.74 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 250.74 and 140.46 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 250.74 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/250.74 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 250.74 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 35,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218.94/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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