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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 281.75 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 281.75 and 181.22 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 281.75 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/281.75 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 281.75 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 51,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,056.42/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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