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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 304.43 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 304.43 and 81.27 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 304.43 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/304.43 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 304.43 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 24,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740.62/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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