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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.71 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.71 and 81.33 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.71 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.71 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.71 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 24,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782.06/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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