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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.65 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.65 and 117.50 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.65 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.65 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.65 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 35,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.38/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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