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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 305.28 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 305.28 and 180.81 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 305.28 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/305.28 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 305.28 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 55,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197.68/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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