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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 304.84 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 304.84 and 111.84 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 304.84 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/304.84 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 304.84 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 34,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093.31/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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