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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 304.25 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 304.25 and 116.27 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 304.25 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/304.25 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 304.25 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 35,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,373.04/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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