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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 251.60 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 251.60 and 138.67 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 251.60 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/251.60 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 251.60 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 34,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.05/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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