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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 251.78 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 251.78 and 141.26 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 251.78 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/251.78 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 251.78 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 35,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.48/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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