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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 280.32 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 280.32 and 183.24 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 280.32 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/280.32 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 280.32 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 51,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,365.84/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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