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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 251.14 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 251.14 and 140.60 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 251.14 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/251.14 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 251.14 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 35,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,310.28/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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