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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.38 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.38 and 133.78 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.38 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.38 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.38 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 36,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439.00/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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