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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 304.54 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 304.54 and 87.47 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 304.54 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/304.54 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 304.54 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 26,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.11/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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