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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 281.26 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 281.26 and 180.50 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 281.26 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/281.26 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 281.26 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 50,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,767.43/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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