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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 273.29 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 273.29 and 141.93 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 273.29 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/273.29 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 273.29 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 38,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787.34/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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