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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 305.21 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 305.21 and 183.13 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 305.21 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/305.21 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 305.21 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 55,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,893.11/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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