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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 280.29 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 280.29 and 184.78 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 280.29 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/280.29 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 280.29 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 51,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,791.47/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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