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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 304.34 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 304.34 and 182.68 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 304.34 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/304.34 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 304.34 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 55,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595.31/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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