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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 280.36 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 280.36 and 182.34 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 280.36 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/280.36 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 280.36 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 51,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,120.84/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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