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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 305.94 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 305.94 and 181.42 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 305.94 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/305.94 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 305.94 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 55,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,503.63/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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