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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 304.30 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 304.30 and 116.20 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 304.30 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/304.30 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 304.30 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 35,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359.66/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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