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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 251.19 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 251.19 and 142.77 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 251.19 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/251.19 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 251.19 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 35,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862.40/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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