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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 304.48 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 304.48 and 126.01 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 304.48 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/304.48 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 304.48 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 38,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.37/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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