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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 304.29 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 304.29 and 184.44 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 304.29 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/304.29 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 304.29 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 56,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123.25/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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