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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 303.48 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 303.48 and 180.27 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 303.48 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/303.48 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 303.48 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 54,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.34/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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