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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.14 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.14 and 181.31 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.14 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.14 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.14 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 55,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504.95/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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