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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 304.39 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 304.39 and 87.46 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 304.39 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/304.39 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 304.39 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 26,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621.95/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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