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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 251.23 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 251.23 and 140.66 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 251.23 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/251.23 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 251.23 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 35,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338.01/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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