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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 303.97 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 303.97 and 125.77 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 303.97 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/303.97 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 303.97 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 38,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230.31/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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