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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 273.20 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 273.20 and 133.23 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 273.20 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/273.20 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 273.20 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 36,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.44/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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