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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 272.39 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 272.39 and 141.61 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 272.39 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/272.39 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 272.39 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 38,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572.44/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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