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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.42 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.42 and 181.89 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.42 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.42 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.42 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 51,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,187.48/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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