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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 304.85 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 304.85 and 131.05 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 304.85 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/304.85 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 304.85 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 39,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950.59/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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