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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 305.17 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 305.17 and 181.94 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 305.17 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/305.17 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 305.17 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 55,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522.63/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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