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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 250.56 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 250.56 and 140.48 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 250.56 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/250.56 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 250.56 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 35,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.67/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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