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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.61, 281.52 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.61, 281.52 and 180.01 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.61 : 281.52 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.61/281.52 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.61x = 281.52 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.61x = 50,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,676.42/204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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