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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 280.95 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 280.95 and 182.12 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 280.95 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/280.95 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 280.95 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 51,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166.61/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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