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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 252.09 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 252.09 and 141.29 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 252.09 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/252.09 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 252.09 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 35,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616.54/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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