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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 272.14 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 272.14 and 133.67 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 272.14 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/272.14 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 272.14 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 36,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,376.95/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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