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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.32 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.32 and 141.18 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.32 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.32 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.32 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 35,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,481.36/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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