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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 281.23 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 281.23 and 181.02 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 281.23 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/281.23 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 281.23 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 50,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,908.25/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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