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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 280.79 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 280.79 and 180.86 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 280.79 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/280.79 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 280.79 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 50,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,781.37/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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