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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.98 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.98 and 133.56 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.98 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.98 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.98 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 36,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325.65/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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