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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 304.43 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 304.43 and 120.61 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 304.43 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/304.43 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 304.43 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 36,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716.39/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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