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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 304.19 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 304.19 and 183.26 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 304.19 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/304.19 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 304.19 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 55,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,743.42/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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