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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.31 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.31 and 180.43 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.31 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.31 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.31 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 50,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,756.76/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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