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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.59 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.59 and 126.05 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.59 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.59 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.59 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 38,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.57/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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