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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 281.44 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 281.44 and 184.12 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 281.44 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/281.44 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 281.44 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 51,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818.73/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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