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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 300.45 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 300.45 and 181.83 is: 271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 300.45 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/300.45 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 300.45 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 54,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630.82/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.31

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