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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 283.73 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 283.73 and 181.23 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 283.73 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/283.73 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 283.73 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 51,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,420.39/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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