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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 281.16 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 281.16 and 181.82 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 281.16 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/281.16 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 281.16 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 51,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,119.11/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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