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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 304.83 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 304.83 and 183.06 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 304.83 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/304.83 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 304.83 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 55,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802.18/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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