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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 250.78 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 250.78 and 142.50 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 250.78 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/250.78 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 250.78 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 35,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.72/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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