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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 272.81 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 272.81 and 141.18 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 272.81 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/272.81 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 272.81 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 38,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.25/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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