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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 272.67 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 272.67 and 133.32 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 272.67 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/272.67 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 272.67 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 36,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,352.36/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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