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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 303.49 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 303.49 and 181.75 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 303.49 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/303.49 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 303.49 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 55,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,159.31/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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