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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.82 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.82 and 81.45 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.82 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.82 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.82 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 24,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,828.63/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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