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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 305.82 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 305.82 and 181.35 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 305.82 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/305.82 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 305.82 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 55,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460.46/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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