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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 280.74 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 280.74 and 182.61 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 280.74 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/280.74 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 280.74 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 51,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,265.93/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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