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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 273.17 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 273.17 and 130.68 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 273.17 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/273.17 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 273.17 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 35,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,697.86/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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