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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.82 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.82 and 133.82 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.82 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.82 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.82 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 36,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,508.77/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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