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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.49 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.49 and 111.87 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.49 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.49 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.49 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 34,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061.21/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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