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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.18 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.18 and 181.64 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.18 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.18 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.18 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 55,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432.90/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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