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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.20 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.20 and 180.76 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.20 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.20 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.20 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 54,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.19/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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