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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 281.10 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 281.10 and 182.04 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 281.10 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/281.10 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 281.10 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 51,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171.44/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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