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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.87, 304.50 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.87, 304.50 and 181.19 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.87 : 304.50 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.87/304.50 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.87x = 304.50 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.87x = 55,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170.83/203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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