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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 304.97 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 304.97 and 182.36 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 304.97 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/304.97 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 304.97 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 55,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,614.18/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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