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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 303.48 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 303.48 and 181.76 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 303.48 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/303.48 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 303.48 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 55,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,160.52/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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