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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 304.19 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 304.19 and 125.79 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 304.19 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/304.19 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 304.19 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 38,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,262.76/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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