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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.76 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.76 and 130.03 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.76 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.76 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.76 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 39,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,629.33/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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