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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 281.69 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 281.69 and 183.40 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 281.69 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/281.69 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 281.69 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 51,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,661.95/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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