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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 271.88 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 271.88 and 133.48 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 271.88 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/271.88 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 271.88 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 36,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,290.54/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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