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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 306.06 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 306.06 and 181.22 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 306.06 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/306.06 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 306.06 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 55,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464.19/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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