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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 275.91 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 275.91 and 182.58 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 275.91 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/275.91 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 275.91 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 50,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,375.65/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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