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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 251.66 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 251.66 and 140.88 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 251.66 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/251.66 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 251.66 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 35,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453.86/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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