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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 305.69 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 305.69 and 181.44 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 305.69 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/305.69 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 305.69 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 55,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463.49/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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