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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 272.95 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 272.95 and 52.01 is: 78.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 272.95 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/272.95 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 272.95 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 14,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194.50/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.00

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