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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 306.18 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 306.18 and 176.31 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 306.18 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/306.18 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 306.18 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 53,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982.60/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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