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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 280.73 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 280.73 and 181.46 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 280.73 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/280.73 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 280.73 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 50,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942.42/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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