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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 252.17 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 252.17 and 141.14 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 252.17 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/252.17 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 252.17 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 35,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589.31/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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