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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 280.61 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 280.61 and 181.87 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 280.61 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/280.61 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 280.61 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 51,033.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,033.63/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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