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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.16 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.16 and 180.21 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.16 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.16 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.16 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 54,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,812.67/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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