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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 281.16 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 281.16 and 180.30 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 281.16 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/281.16 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 281.16 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 50,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,693.15/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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