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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 282.68 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 282.68 and 180.43 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 282.68 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/282.68 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 282.68 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 51,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,003.95/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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