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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.85 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.85 and 133.86 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.85 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.85 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.85 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 36,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,523.70/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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