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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 281.61 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 281.61 and 180.95 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 281.61 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/281.61 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 281.61 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 50,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.92/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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