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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 304.77 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 304.77 and 116.50 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 304.77 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/304.77 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 304.77 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 35,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505.71/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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