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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 251.92 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 251.92 and 140.95 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 251.92 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/251.92 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 251.92 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 35,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.86/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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