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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 279.91 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 279.91 and 183.23 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 279.91 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/279.91 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 279.91 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 51,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287.91/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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