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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.74 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.74 and 133.22 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.74 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.74 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.74 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 36,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201.20/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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