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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 304.11 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 304.11 and 184.54 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 304.11 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/304.11 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 304.11 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 56,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,118.02/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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