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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.36 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.36 and 184.09 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.36 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.36 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.36 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 56,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,029.63/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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